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She pulled on that new power, a furious roar erupting out of her chest before a hard wave of her magic pulsed outward from her. Every creature around them instantly became ash and Finnley fell to the ground.

Xander scooped him up, his eyes glancing to Kaden who gave a defeated nod.

Wings appeared from the men around her, Boone in the air first and then Xander close behind carrying Finnley’s injured body.

“Interesting.” She heard the masked man say, only a few yards from him.

“I will kill you.” she snarled.

“I doubt that.”

Kaden picked her up in his arms and let his massive wings spread towards the man.

She couldn’t see his eyes, or any features for that matter to figure out who he was. The only thing she knew was he wanted her and probably worked for Mavros.

“If she doesn’t. I will.” Kaden growled.

They were launching into the air, the sound of wings beating around her calming her senses a little as they soared away from the battle.

They played their only hand, but in order to try and save Finnley it had to be done. Whoever that was now knew they were Valkyrie, her only hope was for him to think she gave them wings and not Kaden.

They flew in silence, the whole scenario playing over in her head over the last few days and if Finnley would be ok.

This was more than a war between the kings, it now was personal and she would not tolerate it.

Chapter 51

Raine met her first at the door as they landed in Mydalsa, the sky now pitch black and clear above them.

“How is he?” she asked in panic knowing they had landed a few minutes behind the rest.

“Xander got him to the healer just in time, a few more minutes and it would have been bad.” Raine answered, her arms wrapping around her in comfort.

“I’m so sorry,” she whispered, a tear sliding down her cheek.

“It’s not your fault.” Raine added. “You saved him, that’s what matters.”

She pulled away and could see the truth in her friends eyes, her anxiety lesseninginside her.

They walked the rest of the way into the main area, Titus and Boone leaning against the table in conversation. Both looked towards them in relief and met them halfway across the room.

“Glad you are both alright,” Boone said, pulling her into a hug.

“Me too,” she mumbled and pulled away, realizing his touch didn’t bother her.

Kaden was behind her, his eyes back to being clear and she could see his face held more stress than she had ever seen from him.

“What is our plan now?” she asked hesitantly.

Boone and Titus glanced at Kaden, but no one said a word. She knew they were all in danger now, and it was partially her fault.

Finally, she saw Xander exit from a far room and make his way over, his dark presence setting everyone on edge. He wasn’t just mad, he was furious.

She braced herself for his wrath, but when his eyes met hers, they softened. Before she could calculate what was happening, Xander grabbed her and pulled her into a tight hug. He wasn’t quite as large as Kaden muscle wise, but he kept her braced against him for a few seconds longer than she expected.

“Thank you for saving him,” he mumbled, his voice the most vulnerable she had ever heard from him.

She glanced at Kaden next to her, his eyes just as surprised as she was and when she was released, she met Xander’s gaze.